What if we could do more than just accommodate a struggling student? What if we could fundamentally repair the source of the struggle?
In this episode of LearnIt: Behind the Chalkboard, we sit down with Shelley Woon, the passionate Head of School for the Arrowsmith school in Toronto. Driven by a deeply personal mission.
In this episode you will discover:- Beyond Accommodations: Why the Arrowsmith philosophy of strengthening the brain's core functions is a game changer compared to a system of "reduced expectations."
- Cognitive Change = Academic Gains : The incredible true story of a student who arrived at Arrowsmith at age 9 not knowing the alphabet, and went on to graduate as his high school's valedictorian, now heading to university to study neuroscience.
- A Call to Action for Educators: Shelley's direct challenge to the public education system and her practical, inspiring advice for how teachers can create real change for their students right now.
This episode is essential listening for any parent who has felt helpless, any teacher searching for better tools, and anyone who believes in the brain's infinite capacity for growth.
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